Derek Mackay, who was due to deliver his annual budget this week, resigns after revelations he reportedly called a boy cute and offered to take him to dinner.
Scotland's finance minister has resigned after revelations he reportedly sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy on social media.Mr Mackay is not accused of breaking the lawDerek Mackay, who was due to deliver his annual budget on Thursday, said he had"behaved foolishly and I am truly sorry"."Serving in government has been a huge privilege and I am sorry to have let colleagues and supporters down.
Mr Mackay is not accused of breaking the law, but Scottish Labour Party leader Richard Leonard said his behaviour had been"nothing short of predatory" and"an abuse of power". She said his behaviour was"unacceptable and falls seriously below the standard required of a minister".
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